John T. Parker, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist. For nearly 30 years he has practiced general otolaryngology offering his patients high-quality, patient-focused care, covering all aspects of otolaryngology. His areas of clinical focus include the treatment of nasal and sinus disease, diagnosis and treatment of head and neck masses, surgical treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, and treatment of ear disease and hearing loss.In 2017, Dr. Parker became the first physician in Washington State to offer Inspire treatment to patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. The Inspire device is a fully implantable nerve stimulator which works to prevent airway obstruction during sleep. The device has proven to be a highly successful, well tolerated, elegant treatment for patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Parker is the most experienced Inspire surgeon in the Pacific Northwest.Dr. Parker practiced in Fort Collins, Colorado, before moving to Washington State. He volunteers with the Oregon and Western Washington Chapter of Healing the Children through mission trips to Guatemala, where he provides ear surgery and tonsillectomies to children in need. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

Douglas Backous, MD, is a board-certified neurotologist specializing in treating conditions of the ear and skull base. For more than 22 years, Dr. Backous has provided leading edge treatments for patients with hearing loss, deafness, chronic ear infections, cholesteatoma acoustic neuromas and facial nerve disorders. His professional passion is ensuring access to care for patients who choose to hear with cochlear implants, brainstem implants, Baha and other hearing devices. He treats adults and children. His medical research interests focus on implantable hearing device program efficiency for improved patient access and program viability. Dr. Backous is a member of the Proliance Surgeons Board of Directors. He is also the program director for the Seattle Advanced Otology Fellowship at Puget Sound ENT. Both Doug (’84) and his wife, Julie (’86), are alumni of Seattle Pacific University, where he previously served as Board Chair. They have three adult children. Dr. Backous is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cholesteatoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, and Infant Hearing Loss.

Tyler Kimbrough, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist. His clinical focus includes chronic cough, chronic rhinitis, medical and surgical treatment of ear conditions, medical and surgical treatment of hearing loss, mouth and throat disorders, medical and surgical treatment of nasal blockage, nasal and facial fracture, nose bleeds, pediatric specialty care, salivary gland surgery, medical and surgical treatment of sinus conditions and chronic and acute sinusitis, snoring and sleep apnea, swallowing disorders, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, tonsil and adenoid surgery and voice disorders. Dr. Kimbrough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

Elena Geamanu is an Endocrinologist in Edmonds, Washington. Dr. Geamanu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperparathyroidism, Triple A Syndrome, and Hypothyroidism.

Bradley Anawalt is an Endocrinologist in Edmonds, Washington. Dr. Anawalt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hypogonadism, Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, X-Linked Hypophosphatemia, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Prabhat Bhama is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Mill Creek, Washington. Dr. Bhama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Bhama is currently accepting new patients.

Tasneem Shikary is an Otolaryngologist in Mill Creek, Washington. Dr. Shikary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Micrognathia, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Palatal Myoclonus, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Shikary is currently accepting new patients.

Chad Ruffin is an Otolaryngologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ruffin has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, and Familial Deafness. Dr. Ruffin is currently accepting new patients.

Seth Schwartz, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist/neurotologist who provides cares for a wide-range of ear problems ranging from hearing loss and chronic ear disease to skull-base tumors. He specializes in cochlear implants, acoustic neuroma, hearing reconstructive surgery, chronic ear disease, and other medical and surgical management of ear problems.Dr. Schwartz enjoys helping people to communicate better through hearing restoration surgery and cochlear implants, which is a large part of what he does as the head of the cochlear implant program at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. He finds it hugely rewarding to be able to play a part in enhancing the quality of patients' lives through this transformative surgery.When not busy practicing medicine, Dr. Schwartz enjoys skiing, biking and spending time in the outdoors. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Infant Hearing Loss, Schwannoma, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

Daniel Zeitler, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist who specializes in otology and neurotology, including cochlear implants, acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) and skull base surgery, middle ear reconstructive surgery, chronic ear disease, disorders of the facial nerve, and medical and surgical management of ear problems.Dr. Zeitler recognizes the importance of establishing a level of trust and respect with each patient. He asks questions to understand their concerns and needs, and explains how he can assist them. As a subspecialist, he finds it immensely rewarding to be able to help patients who have exhausted common treatment options. While cochlear implants are normally reserved for patients who are deaf in both ears, Dr. Zeitler is excited to offer cochlear implantation to patients who are deaf in just one ear, and he enjoys seeing the positive results for these patients.Dr. Zeitler is a member of the American Neurotology Society, Triological Society, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, and serves on the Board of the American Cochlear Implant Alliance. He is a medical advisor to the Acoustic Neuroma Association. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.Away from work, Dr. Zeitler enjoys water skiing, snow skiing, soccer, cycling, traveling and reading. Dr. Zeitler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, Trichinosis, and Familial Deafness.

May Huang is an Otolaryngologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Auditory Processing Disorder, Meniere Disease, Infant Hearing Loss, Mastoiditis, and Myringotomy. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

Constantine Palaskas is an Otolaryngologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Palaskas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cholesteatoma, Infant Hearing Loss, Ruptured Eardrum, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Dr. Palaskas is currently accepting new patients.

Gabriela Sanchez is an Otolaryngologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Salivary Duct Stones, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, and Tonsil Stones. Dr. Sanchez is currently accepting new patients.

Sachin Gupta is an Otolaryngologist in Anchorage, Washington. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Acoustic Neuroma, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

Jay Rubinstein is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Rubinstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Meniere Disease, Vertigo, Hearing Loss, and Acoustic Neuroma. Dr. Rubinstein is currently accepting new patients.

Brent Wisse is an Endocrinologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Wisse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Empty Sella Syndrome, and Rathke Cleft Cyst.

Larry Duckert is an Otolaryngologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Duckert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1. Dr. Duckert is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Failor is an Endocrinologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Failor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer.

Tracy Eriksson, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist who specializes in ear, nose and throat conditions, head and neck surgery (including minimally invasive options), and sleep apnea.In otolaryngology, there are a number of surgeries that are easy to tolerate that can make a big difference in people's lives. Dr. Eriksson enjoys being part of that process, helping her patients breathe and sleep better. Hearing how she has helped to make a positive difference in her patient's lives is why she does what she does.Dr. Eriksson works closely with a sleep team to care for patients with sleep apnea. She refers out to many subspecialties to ensure her patients are treated as a whole and receive the comprehensive care they require.Away from work, Dr. Eriksson enjoys sports (especially soccer) with her husband and three boys. Dr. Eriksson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Tonsil Stones, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

Geoffrey Deschenes, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist.  He treats ear, nose and throat disorders and performs head and neck surgery. He sees patients with a wide variety of issues, including hearing loss; ear infections; tonsillitis; sinusitis; nasal congestion and sleep apnea; salivary gland and thyroid disorders; allergies; and voice disturbances.He sees one of his primary roles as that of an educator, helping each patient understand their condition and treatment options, and, together, making decisions about their care. Through a strong patient-provider partnership, he empowers his patients to take control of their own health.When not practicing medicine, Dr. Deschenes enjoys many outdoor activities including golfing, running, hiking, mountain climbing and skiing. He is also a patron of the arts, enjoying museums and the opera, ballet and symphony. Dr. Deschenes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Salivary Duct Stones, Infant Hearing Loss, and Sinusitis.